Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2) the chair must be a member of the government party. I am ready to receive motions for the chair. Ms. Ashton.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Ms. Ashton that Blake Richards be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Richards duly elected chair of the committee.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Strahl that Ms. Ashton be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. (Motion agreed to)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'll make it quick. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of first vice-chair.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Strahl that Ms. Crowder be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Warkentin duly elected chair of the committee. Before inviting him to take the chair, if the committee wishes, we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. The first vice-chair must come from the official opposition.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Ms. Crowder that Mr. Warkentin be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Crowder duly elected first vice-chair of the committee. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of second vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair shall be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition party.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Ms. Hughes that Ms. Bennett be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Bennett duly elected second vice-chair of the committee. I now invite Mr. Warkentin to take the chair.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Boughen.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Ms. Crowder.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's been moved by Ms. Crowder that Mr. Warkentin be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Warkentin duly elected the chair of the committee.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Warkentin that Ms. Crowder be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Crowder duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.